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SS1 Biology

Aquatic habitat (Estuarine Habitat)

Overview

Describe the characteristics of marine habitats. Describe the pattern of distribution of plants and animals in marine habitat, noting the dominant ones. Recognise some adaptive features of the plants and animals in the habitats. Infer the food chain of the organisms. Determine some of the physical factors, e.g. temperature, relative humidity,light, wind and pH.

What you'll learn
  • Characteristics of a marine habitat.
  • The major zones:
  • (i) Inter-tidal zone.
  • (ii) Littoral zone.
  • (iii) Oceanic zone.
  • Distribution of the Organisms in the habitat.
  • Adaptive features of marine organisms e.g. bladder for floating, hold fast for attachment.